GenRyu Arts will perform “Fox and Jewel,” a modern retelling of a Japanese fox myth in support of Japantown, at the Dance Mission Theater 3316 24th St., SF. Taiko artist/dancer/choreographer Melody Takata, poet and writer Ravi Chandra, actor/comedian Todd Nakagawa, shamisen/taiko/jazz artist Tatsu Aoki, composer/jazz artist Francis Wong, the GenRyu Arts cast, filmmaker Adebukola Bodunrin and lighting designer Patty Ann Farrell, will present an evening of music, poetry, animation and drama. They will perform at 8 p.m. on Friday, and at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets: $20 general admission; $25 at the door; www.brownpapertickets.com/event/203517.